TORONTO, Sept. 3 /CNW/ - Avante Security Corp. (TSXV: ASY) is pleased to welcome three new members to its management team. The appointments include Mr. Kevin Gilbride as Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Daniel Rajanayagam as Chief Technical Officer, and Mr. Enzo Forgione as Business Development Manager.
Mr. Gilbride is an experienced management and accounting professional with both public and private organizations in a wide range of industries including telecommunications, technology and software development, and professional services. As Chief Financial Officer, he will be responsible for the overall financial management of the Company including accounting, finance, treasury and planning. Speaking about his appointment Mr. Gilbride added, "I am delighted to be joining Avante at such an exciting and pivotal time in terms of its global development and look forward to contributing to Avante's growth."
As Chief Technology Officer, Mr. Rajanayagam will be responsible for formulating and implementing Avante's information technology strategy and directing and managing the Company's Technical Services Team. With more than 20 years experience in the technology industry he brings an innovative approach while keeping in mind simplicity and eco-responsibility.
Mr. Forgione's career in the technology and security industry started over 25 years ago. Over this time he has been involved in various facets of the industry including customer technical service, video technology and software, and most recently sales and marketing, where he has achieved tremendous results within the past 10 years in global distribution. In his new position, Enzo will be responsible for business development, sales and marketing of Avante's products and services across all verticals of the Company.
"I'm very pleased to welcome Kevin, Dan and Enzo to Avante's management team," said Emmanuel Mounouchos, President and CEO of Avante Security Corp. "With these recent key appointments, we have further strengthened the team to support Avante's new business initiatives. The remote monitoring and control industry is set to undergo tremendous change and Avante's 724Smart WIP(TM) technology is poised to raise the bar even higher. I am confident that these new members of the management team will provide great leadership as Avante evolves its business and begins to develop and commercialize our strategic business opportunities."
About Avante Security Corp. ---------------------------
Over the past twelve years, Avante has built its reputation as Toronto's preeminent security company by providing premium security services through the use of advanced technology and a focus on client service. Trademarked 724Smart WIP, the Company's proprietary technologies provide "Anytime; Anyplace" two-way wireless communication to any electronic device. Originally developed for wireless security applications, the technology's open architecture provides a platform for expanded functionality, and the Company is now ready to exploit the growing opportunities in energy management and metering applications, home automation, remote video monitoring, among others.
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